Looking back on a rigorous preseason schedule, we'll be highlighting the top performers from each event. Around 30 JR prospects gathered at All American Fieldhouse in Monroeville, PA on 2/19 and another 70 at Keystone State Sports in Manheim, PA on 3/11 to undergo a traditional showcase. Each phase was carefully measured with our industry-trusted technology. Below are some of the standouts in no particular order.

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Graham Keen 3B / OF / Mt. Lebanon , PA / 2027   #JFG22 standout for #TeamPA, ‘27 3B/OF Graham Keen (Mt. Lebanon) has shortened the swing some over the past 6 months. 6’4”, 170-lb ATH frame has room for continued strength gains. Consistently on the barrel with exit velos above 90 mph (T93).#RisingStarsWest pic.twitter.com/cbawxV1sK7 — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 19, 2023

Alexander McCartney OF / RHP / Bellwood-Antis HS, PA / 2027   2027 OF/RHP Alexander McCartney (Bellwood-Antis) Long and lean build at 6-0, 180lbs. Toe-tap stride into launch. Tattooed the low pitch throughout a loud round of BP. Peak exit velo 95mph. #RisingStarsWest pic.twitter.com/5D8IUDsmFn — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 19, 2023

Jackson Maddix LHP / OF / Bishop Canevin, PA / 2027   Jackson Maddix also impressed in the outfield, up to 84mph. Very loose and fluid athlete all-around.#RisingStarsWest | @Maddix_Jackson https://t.co/DfTnTcvkMb pic.twitter.com/Z3PUAUWhqu — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 19, 2023

Hayden Spencer RHP / 3B / General Mclane, PA / 2027   2027 Hayden Spencer (General McLane) repeatable delivery w/ a FB in the low 80s; has feel for a CH in zone w/ fade; body has the makings for projected velo #RisingStarsWest pic.twitter.com/p834oIFJki — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 19, 2023

Cooper Hillen SS / RHP / Lampeter Strasburg, PA / 2027   SS Cooper Hillen (Lampeter Strasburg) might be the #1 defender in state’s 2027 class with ATH levers. Works from behind on efficient turn. Top exit velo of 85MPH, plenty of ceiling left. 5-9, 145lbs.#RisingStarsEast | @CooperHillen pic.twitter.com/w6miDCq15P — Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) March 11, 2023

Grayson Fontaine 1B / LHP / Undecided, PA / 2028   ‘28 LHP Grayson Fontaine (Undecided) showed imposing presence on downhill, heavy FB at 80-81MPH. Flipped over 65-68MPH breaker & 72-73 straight CH. #RisingStarsEast pic.twitter.com/GvnvoSBvmQ — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) March 11, 2023

Peyton Price RHP / OF / Cedar Cliff, PA / 2027   ‘27 RHP/OF Peyton Price (Cedar Cliff) reached back for an 86MPH best with premium athleticism in 5-8, 145lb frame. Will have lots of ? on his ‘pen. #RisingStarsEast pic.twitter.com/i368uvOwsm — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) March 11, 2023

Brady Youngblood C / 3B / Dallas, PA / 2027   ‘27 C/3B Brady Youngblood (Dallas Area) already looks the part at 6’2”, 175-lbs. Athletic actions at the plate with a timed up lower half. Projects for future power. Also one of the top runners of the day. Top exit velo of 87 mph.#RisingStarsEast pic.twitter.com/OW20ejxxAl — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) March 11, 2023

Eric McAllister 3B / 2B / Altoona Area , PA / 2027   ‘27 3B Eric McAllister (Altoona Area) flashed easy hand-speed with hard contact over the left side. Some effort present, but squared everything. T89 mph EV at 5-foot-8, 160-pounds.@FloodCityElite pic.twitter.com/Ube0v132LW — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 18, 2023

Brady Guzzie OF / LHP / Conwell Egan Catholic, PA / 2027   Much like the rest of his actions, ‘27 OF/LHP Brady Guzzie (Conwell Egan) is low effort & fluid on the mound. FB sat 79-81 with advanced vertical movement (23”-24”). Low pulse athlete will be a definite follow.#RisingStarsEast pic.twitter.com/Y0CW5yNQvf — PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) March 11, 2023

 

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(5) other breakout performers caught our attention and emerged as spring follows...

- '27 1B/RHP Karson Hathaway (McGuffey) featured a long, slender build at 5-foot-10, 130-pounds with much more to come. Threw three pitches for strikes out of same tunnel, including replicated 67-69 mph CH that will be a weapon. Velo bumped up to 78MPH (x3), adding short SL across plate at 4.2 in. HM.

- '27 OF Cooper Fanaro (Spring-Ford) caught our eye at Complete Game of PA Scout Day and then swung it even better at Rising Stars: East. Strong LH bat that holds stretch in the hands. Got off 23MPH hand-speed through a consistent, flat path. 5-foot-10, 165-pounds.

- There was some effort there, but the upside is apparent in '27 OF/RHP Jackson Hornick (Central Bucks West). Wiry 5-foot-11, 165-pounds with significant giddy-up to the barrel. Found leverage often at the front of the plate for T87MPH exit, then went 85MPH positionally. Grabbed 80MPH during 'pen as well; scored well in advanced metrics.

- Few showed the poise of '27 MIF Tyler Ryan (Malvern Prep) on the East side in March. Balanced approach that stayed knee-to-knee, producing T87MPH exit and 78.4MPH AVG. Worked up to 306FT distance during one of the top BP rounds of the day. Strike-thrower who can add/subtract when needed, held 76-78MPH.

- '27 RHP Davin Kolter (Cedar Crest) can spin the ball a bit from a lower release height (4.4FT). Pitched mostly at 77-78MPH, 2213rpms with slight cut and really supinated CB for 12 in. HM. Able to bury CH at 71-72MPH; close follow has touched 80MPH in past.

PAST EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2023 Erie Steelheads Scout Day	PA	Mar 12, 2023	Pennbriar Athletic Club / Erie, PA
2023 West Chester Dragons Scout Day	PA	Mar 12, 2023	ASC
2023 Rising Stars: East	PA	Mar 11, 2023	Keystone State Sports / Manheim, PA
2023 5 Star Mason-Dixon Scout Day	PA	Mar 4, 2023	South Hanover YMCA / Hanover, PA
2023 Baseball U - PA Scout Day	PA	Mar 4, 2023	Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA
2023 Northeast Pride Scout Day	PA	Mar 4, 2023	Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA
2023 Preseason ID: PA Last Chance	PA	Mar 4, 2023	The Liberty Arena / Williamsport, PA
2023 Complete Game of PA Scout Day	PA	Mar 3, 2023	Complete Game of PA
2023 Ascent Scout Day	PA	Mar 2, 2023	Ascent Athlete
2023 Complete Game Academy Scout Day	PA	Mar 1, 2023
2023 3up 3down Scout Day	PA	Feb 28, 2023	DuLucia Baseball Academy
2023 Go Wags Scout Day	PA	Feb 26, 2023	In The Net
2023 Preseason ID: East	PA	Feb 26, 2023	In the Net / Palmyra, PA